Will G35 (V35) 6MT viscous LSD final drive in an open-diff 350Z fit a Nissan 350Z (Z33, 2003-2009)?
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Short answer: Yes, with extra parts or work Limited
Verdict:Fits with mods Limited confidence (1 of 3) · 3 sources
Yes, with extra parts or work: Reported to fit; take the donor's output shafts too.
| Part | G35 (V35) 6MT viscous LSD final drive in an open-diff 350Z |
|---|---|
| Part comes from | Infiniti G35 (V35, 2003-2007 sedan and coupe) |
| Vehicle | Nissan 350Z (Z33, 2003-2009) |
| Years | 2003-2008 |
| Trim / condition | open-diff 350Z; use a 6MT donor |
| Verdict | Fits with mods Fits with extra parts or work |
| Confidence | Limited 1 of 3 — Forum, Reddit or anecdotal report, or ambiguous/partial detail. Treat as a lead to research. |
| Last verified | 2026-10-26 (date the cited sources were last read) |
Details
Reported to fit; take the donor's output shafts too. A shop poster says the G35 VLSD shares output shafts with the 350Z VLSD but the open diff's differ, and a parts seller says you need the pumpkin and the output shafts; one owner calls a 6MT Z or G VLSD a bolt-in on an '08 base. Use a 6MT donor to keep the ratio: automatic units are a different ratio and, per one thread, use a 3-bolt driveshaft flange. Forum-only.
Specs
- unit: R200V viscous LSD from a V35 6MT car
Related build entries
Other drivetrain fitment for the Z33
- 2007-2008 G35 sedan (V36) 6MT VLSD, 3.692 ratio, in an open-diff 350Z — Fits with extra parts or work Fits with mods
- Factory rear final drive, 350Z (R200 open / R200V viscous LSD; 3.538 M/T, 3.357 A/T) — Specification Factory spec
- Energy Suspension polyurethane rear differential bushings (350Z / G35 / 370Z / G37) — Reported to fit Fits
More for this car
- All Nissan 350Z (Z33, 2003-2009) fitment answers · Z33 common problems
- Newsletter archive: past issues with every new and corrected entry
Sources
- VLSD question — MY350Z.com (forum) (forum thread; read 2026-10-26; full page read)VLSD output shafts match the 350Z VLSD; the open diff's are different; pumpkin and output shafts needed.
- Differential swap (2007 350Z) — MY350Z.com (forum) (forum thread; read 2026-10-26; full page read)Any 6MT Z or G VLSD is a bolt-in.
- 2007 Nissan 350Z Service Manual, section RFD (rear final drive) — Nissan North America service manual (section PDF hosted by nicoclub.com) (mfr spec; read 2026-10-26; full page read)
Summaries are in our own words. Fitment is not guaranteed — disclaimer.
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